Time flew by, and in the blink of an eye, two more hours had passed.
On the island where Vegeta was training, he could clearly feel his power rising as he continued to consolidate and push through his limits.
Although he wasn't certain of his exact power level, Vegeta was sure it was at least nearing 3 million.
"Next, let me try to see if I can fill that bottomless pit with my current strength!"
Having prepared thoroughly, Vegeta fully controlled his aura, directing it toward the center of his spine.
Unlike before, the resistance did not return.
He had definitely broken through the first barrier—so that obstruction no longer formed.
However, this time Vegeta was shocked by the far more terrifying suction force.
The absorption and devouring speed was at least ten times faster.
As his strength increased… as his control refined… as his ki training entered a new realm… his mind grew stronger, and his body unknowingly transformed and evolved.
"It's not as simple as I thought! But this time is different from before—haaaah~!"
Clenching his fists and slightly bending his arms, Vegeta planted his feet firmly and unleashed his power.
A surging, ocean-like torrent of energy rushed toward that bottomless pit, compressing into a glowing point of light at its center.
He had to reduce energy loss and maintain his power condensed at that exact location—otherwise he would never find the true core.
"Hrahhh~!!!"
Vegeta let out an even deeper roar.
Energy raged like a tsunami. A snow-white light membrane wrapped around his body, making him appear sacred and blindingly radiant.
As power continued to surge, Vegeta's body heated up.
His cells vibrated intensely, dividing faster, expanding rapidly, as if they had been completely activated.
The entire world trembled from Vegeta's power.
Countless grains of sand and stone floated into the air, only to be crushed instantly under the overwhelming pressure.
Without him noticing, the sky darkened—thick dark clouds rolling in as lightning flashed and crashed down from above.
"Just a little more! Just the last bit!! Gather, damn it!!"
Veins bulged like coiled dragons across Vegeta's body as his furious voice tore through the sky.
As his power peaked, the lightning above was drawn toward him, striking him repeatedly and making the entire scene even more terrifying.
Vegeta gritted his teeth and endured.
Just when he was about to reach the critical point, the bottomless pit finally lost its suction and became full—bringing Vegeta immense joy.
"Now! Explode!!!"
His aura burst forth entirely, and a terrifying surge of power exploded from deep within that bottomless pit.
For a moment, Vegeta felt as if his sanity were about to scatter.
His white-purple aura suddenly turned golden. A blazing pillar of golden light shot into the sky, purifying and uplifting every fiber of Vegeta's body.
His aura surged like a rising tide, flooding from every direction.
His black hair and eyebrows turned gold, and his pupils shifted into a deep, jade-like emerald green—sharp and alive with power.
BOOM~~~!!!
A crushing wave of aura blasted outward, suppressing all life within a thousand miles.
Nail, who was the closest and strongest Namekian, and the Grand Elder were stunned, unable to believe the sheer terror of the aura sweeping across the planet.
The other Namekians trembled uncontrollably, unable to speak.
"Did he succeed? Is this the power of a Super Saiyan? It's actually reached such a terrifying level…" the Grand Elder muttered, sweat forming on his forehead.
He should have been relieved—the crisis could now be resolved.
But instead a new worry arose. He wasn't sure whether unlocking Vegeta's potential had been the right choice.
Especially after learning that the Earthlings had saved Dende and were rushing toward him. His heart felt uneasy.
Nail rushed inside and, seeing the Grand Elder's expression, forced himself to remain calm.
"Grand Elder, Vegeta's aura has become so powerful. If he…"
"Choose to believe him. It's already done. There's no turning back. We can only treat him as a friend."
"Alright… I understand."
"Calm the villagers outside. Remember, something unimaginable may happen next. And the Earthlings should be arriving soon," the Grand Elder added.
Nail nodded silently.
Meanwhile…
The spaceship carrying Bulma, Krillin, Gohan, and Dende suddenly came under the crushing pressure of Vegeta's aura.
The entire craft shook violently until Bulma activated the protective barrier, stabilizing it.
"What's going on? The weather suddenly changed!" Bulma panicked—she had no idea what was happening.
Krillin, Gohan, and Dende instantly sensed Vegeta's explosive transformation. Their faces went pale as they gasped repeatedly.
"Wh-What exactly is going on? Only one day has passed—how could Vegeta… become so powerful?" Krillin's voice cracked, his whole body trembling.
This aura felt far beyond even Frieza's evil presence.
"So strong… too strong… and Vegeta's aura feels different from before, Uncle Krillin," Gohan whispered, swallowing hard as he suppressed the fear in his chest.
Krillin nodded stiffly. He sensed the change too but couldn't put it into words.
Beside them, Dende's face turned purple as cold sweat poured down.
"S-So terrifying… that direction is where the Grand Elder is," Dende said shakily.
"What?! Damn it—how could Vegeta be there? Is he going to attack the Grand Elder?" Krillin clenched his fists, unwilling and frustrated.
He thought saving Dende and escaping the Frieza Force meant things would finally go smoothly—two Dragon Balls, the Grand Elder's blessing, and the trust of the Namekian people.
But now it looked like Vegeta had beaten them to it.
He didn't know what had happened earlier. He didn't know Vegeta was no longer the same Vegeta.
That Vegeta would not harm the Namekians—in fact, he would protect them.
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